We have a lot of information on our site about teaching comprehension skills and how parents can help at home.

You can do a lot to help your child practice. One way is to use modeling to introduce these skills. As you read to your child, sound out some of the words before you say them completely.

There are several options that might be appropriate for this student or for others in a similar situation.

Many public libraries have grappled with the same issues, so looking at how other librarians have worked to make their libraries accessible is a good start.

As your developmental pediatrician mentioned, development can be uneven between three and six or seven, especially for boys. Some kids are reading by first grade and some are not.

Finding the right software program, can be challenging, especially for students who have multiple disabilities or are struggling in different areas.

In first grade, the beginning reader is faced with the task of learning to match sound to print.

Dyslexia is a hereditary condition, so if you have a history of dyslexia in your family, it’s a good idea to get information now so that you can catch early warning signs in your own children

The following articles will give you an idea of the types of skills that your child should be demonstrating at her age:

If you choose to work directly with your child, the following articles are full of suggestions and ideas for increasing reading comprehension skills: